The Monk: A Romance EPUB
by Matthew G. Lewis
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"The Monk" is Matthew G. Lewis's 1796 novel which is the tale of a monk who is tempted by carnal desire and led down a ruinous path of ungodliness.
Ambrosio, a pious, well-respected monk in Spain, is lustfully tempted by his pupil, Matilda, a woman who has disguised herself as a monk.
Having satisfied himself with her, he is overcome with carnal desire for the innocent Antonia.
With the help of Matilda, who is actually Satan in disguise, Ambrosio seduces Antonia, a seduction that would ultimately lead to his downfall.
Recognized as one of the first novels of the gothic genre, "The Monk" is a classic tale of the tragic ruin that may befall one tempted by desire.
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- Publisher:Neeland Media LLC
- Publication Date:01/01/2010
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- ISBN:9781596749863
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:EPUB
- Publisher:Neeland Media LLC
- Publication Date:01/01/2010
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- ISBN:9781596749863